Quick, what comes to mind when you hear the word, “Cossacks”? How about bright uniformed warriors riding the countryside on long-maned unbridled horses? Freedom fighters? An undaunted resistance to external authority?  I was a member of the 5/12/2012 Richmond Symphony audience that heard.....

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On 5/10/2012 at Allianz Global Assistance’s Richmond headquarters I watched as a lot of employees laughed and smiled and strengthened camaraderie while painting ceramic bowls.
 

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This is a good story, and the smart money says it will be a success. Glenn Dankos majored in VCU’s School of Business, but was compelled to create sculpture and took some Sculpture courses. Years later, after establishing a successful business and raising his children, Glenn has more time for his love of art and is starting a venture to “bring the visual arts to life in Goochland and surrounding areas.” Here’s the website: www.goochlandartcenter.com.
 

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Which of her limping stars is brighter? At a 5/4/2012 breakfast gathering I applauded Desiree Roots Centeio’s stage appearance as a real-life honoree of the Richmond Public School System’s “Living Legacies” awards – recognition of RPS graduates who make us proud. Desiree told the audience that her limp and bandaged ankle were due to an injury during rehearsal for “Dessa Rose” – the new production at the Firehouse Theatre Project.

 

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Multi-music stylings and colorful dress flavored the entertainment at the 5/5/2012 Que Pasa Festival coordinated by the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at Richmond’s Canal Basin.
 

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Here’s my new definition of great art: It causes J.C. (my wife) to give one-dollar bills to “The Largest Drag Performer in Captivity” during her rendition of “Working at the Car Wash.” Godfrey’s was rockin’ at its 5/6/2012 Sunday Drag Brunch...

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